Double Loop at McDaniel Farm Park - Wed, Feb 13 2013

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Double Loop at McDaniel Farm Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Duluth, GA   Hike: Double Loop at McDaniel Farm Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Feb 13 2013  4:30 pm >> Mon, Feb 25 2013 6:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 25 2013 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Feb 25 2013 7:00 pm
Event Duration:12 Days 2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Ofelia
India
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Let's do a double loop at McDaniel Farm to enjoy the sunny day.

McDaniel Farm is one of Gwinnett County's convenient parks for outdoor exercise. The most interesting fact about Gwinnett County is that it caters to anyone who loves the outdoors through its beautiful parks.  One of the county's most unique parks is the McDaniel Farm Park. This park allows anyone, especially families to reflect the farm life of the early 1900s. There is something nostalgic about this farm, it feels like being at home again as I imagine the pigs running around under our mango trees hoping to catch that freshly ripened fruit falling to the ground.  I can almost see those little chicks that I used to feed whenever I got home from school.  I can also imagine the alarming rooster's wake up call at the crack of dawn.  What a beautiful reminiscence of my childhood years.

This farm is designed to serve for educational, historical and recreational purposes.  The park offers classes, special events, day camps, and volunteer opportunities.  There are guided tours with a small fee and a large pavilion is available for rent.  This 130-acre park has over 2 miles of paved multi-purpose trails traversing woods, streams, and meadows.  According to history, McDaniel Farm was run by subsistence farmers that grew what needed to survive.  The restoration of the original barn, well shed, blacksmith shed and tenant farmer house truly brings out the beauty of what simple life used to be.

Map & Directions: Courtesy of Tony C


Required Items to Bring:

Jacket, bottle of water, walking shoes or boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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bottle of water


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From Atlanta, take I-85 North to Exit 104, Pleasant Hill Rd. Turn left (NE) off the exit.  Take a right on Satellite Blvd and then a left on Old Norcross Road.  Turn right on McDaniel Farm Road...take this straight into the park.

3251 Mcdaniel Rd, Duluth, GA 30096-4605

If you use mapquest, or similar, for the address above, it may send you to the northern end of the park which is some subdivision, but there is no parking there and you want the entrance off of Old Norcross Rd.

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Notes:


Parking is free and there are restrooms at the trailhead.


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